Energy from the ground to data
International Conference on Innovation in Industrial Energy Management
Energy from the ground to the data
May 23, 2024 | Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain
What is Foro Sella?
Foro Sella is a space for reflection and debate focused on key issues of economic and social development, such as energy, the environment, innovation, and, in general, the overarching objectives outlined within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.
The International Conference on Innovation in Industrial Energy Management is jointly organized by Foro Sella and Foro Industria y Energía, with the support of CEOE Aragón, the Aragón Energy Cluster, and the University of Zaragoza.
It will be a reference day for innovation in the field of renewable energy management in industry, addressing not only technological development but also new management models, regulation, public-private collaboration, and location.
Experiences, best practices, and knowledge will be shared to assist both national and international industry in the energy transition process, with special attention to promoting the Autonomous Community of Aragón as an industrial attraction hub.
When?
May 23rd
09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Where?
Hábitat Sella
C./ Pilar Lorengar — 50830 Villanueva de Gállego — Zaragoza, Spain
Speakers
José Manuel Albares
Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation
Jordi Hereu
Minister of Industry and Tourism
Mar Vaquero
Vicepresident of the Government of Aragón
Cristina Lobillo
Director of Energy Policy – Directorate-General for Energy, European Union
Mark Z. Jacobson
Professor at Stanford University and author of the book “No Miracles Needed.”
David Robinson
Senior Research Fellow at Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Miguel Marzo
President of CEOE Aragon
General Miguel Ángel Ballesteros
Former Director of the National Security Department of the Government of Spain
Julio Tejedor
Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Zaragoza
José Antonio Mayoral
Dean of the University of Zaragoza
Fernando Samper García
CEO of Wind and Solar Development at Forestalia
Blanca Losada
President of Fortia Energía
José María Lasalle
Former Secretary of State for the Information Society and Digital Agenda
José Ignacio Lallana
Delegate in Catalonia, Aragon and La Rioja of Red Eléctrica
David Blázquez
Head of Infrastructure, Energy, and Sustainability Policy for Spain at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Ignacio Cortés
Energy Coordinator at Stellantis
María López Palacín
Director of AMMDE and Honorary Consul of Germany in Aragon
Carlos Manau
Head of Industrial Refrigeration, Cogeneration, and Electricity at Bon Àrea
Pedro Machín
President of the Aragón Energy Cluster
Albert Concepción
Director of Foro Industria y Energía
Daniel Bashandeh
Political Analyst
Agenda
09:00 AM – 09:40 AM
Registration / Welcome Coffee
09:40 AM – 09:50 AM
Introduction
— Miguel Marzo, President of CEOE Aragon
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM
Inauguration
— Jordi Hereu, Minister of Industry and Tourism
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
“A call with”
Conversation with Mark Z. Jacobson, Professor at Stanford University and author of the book “No Miracles Needed. How Today’s Technology Can Save Our Climate and Clean Our Air”
How to transition to clean, renewable energy and storage without miraculous solutions, and about University of Stanford’s report “A Solution to
Global Warming, Air Pollution, and Energy Insecurity for Spain”
Directed by Daniel Bashandeh, Political Analyst
10:20 AM – 11:30 AM
Trends Panel: Energy Sovereignty for Industrial Development
Is Energy Sovereignty Attainable in Southern Europe?
Moderator:
— Julio Tejedor, Professor of Administrative Law of the University of Zaragoza
Geostrategic Perspective
— General Miguel Ángel Ballesteros, Former Director of the National Security Department of the Government of Spain
Perspective from Energy Generation
— Fernando Samper García, CEO of Wind and Solar Development at Forestalia
Perspective from Operations and Transportation of the Electrical System
—José Ignacio Lallana, Delegate in Catalonia, Aragon and La Rioja of Red Eléctrica
Technological Perspective: Digitalization
— José María Lasalle, Former Secretary of State for the Information Society and Digital Agenda
Industry Perspective
— Pedro Machín, President of the Aragon Energy Cluster
11:35 AM – 11:50 AM
Coffee Break
12:00 PM – 12:20 PM
Energy Transition and Industrial Competitiveness: Emerging Issues
— Dr. David Robinson, Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
— Presentation: José Antonio Mayoral, Dean of the University of Zaragoza
12:20 PM – 13:20 PM
13:20 PM – 13:40 PM
Industrial Policy and Energy Policy in Europe
— Cristina Lobillo, Director of Energy Policy – Directorate-General for Energy, European Union
13:40 PM – 13:50 PM
Conclusion
—Mar Vaquero, Vicepresident of the Government of Aragón
13:50 PM – 14:00 PM
Concluding ceremony
— José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation
14:00 PM – 16:30 PM
Lunch
– FULL CAPACITY –
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